Feasibility studies are a critical element of land development design that evaluate the site’s potential before investment. Over a period of successful completion of feasibility studies for our clients, the Architect team at MAP have developed the competency for efficient feasibility studies.
| FEASIBILITY – COMPARISON CHART | 1 week | 2 week | |
| S.no. | Features/Deliverables | Level 1 Feasibility | Level 2 Feasibility |
| 1 | Design Brief Review | √ | √ |
| 2 | Bye-Laws & Regulatory Review | √ | √ |
| 3 | Site Location & Context | √ | √ |
| 4 | Site Analysis | X | √ |
| 5 | Development Plan | √ | √ |
| 6 | Benchmarking / Case Studies | X | √ |
| 7 | Design Options Exploration | √ (Basic) | √ |
| 8 | Concept Narrative | X | √ |
| 9 | Master Layout | √ (Single line) | √ (Finalised Layout) |
| 10 | Floor Plans / Unit Plans | X | √ |
| 11 | Area Statement | √ (Preliminary) | √ (Detailed) |
| 12 | Schematic Sections | √ | √ |
| 13 | Design Ideology | √ | √ |
| 14 | Option Comparison | √ | √ |
MAP experts analyse zoning laws, environmental constraints, and utility availability to determine if a project is viable. Our clients receive the benefit of the value added by an efficient feasibility study. By identifying “fatal flaws” early, the studies mitigate financial risk, estimate development costs, and ensure the land can legally and physically support the intended use. The studies are structured in two levels to facilitate the client to maximise value to their development plans. Key elements of the feasibility study include as follow:
1. Design Brief Review comprising an evaluation of the site survey studies and outline of site area, road widths, permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR), building typology and overall dimensions of the building.
2. Bye-Laws & Regulatory Review comprising development control regulations to determine ground coverage based on permissible FAR, city development bye-laws, parking spaces, provision of ramp in basement area for smooth vehicular movements, maximum building boundary setbacks, building height and balconies and common areas. In addition, based on the study of national building construction codes, critical areas estimated include occupant load, staircases, handrails, fire towers, fire tender path, basement ventilation and refuge areas.
3. Site Location & Context comprising location of the site and its surroundings, including road widths leading to the site, proximity of inhabited areas, availability of support services, retail, medical emergency, etc.
4. Site Analysis comprising review of the required boundary setbacks to determine buildable area, civic amenities and the strengths and opportunities related to the site. For instance, a site close to Information Technology (IT) office areas ideal for IT professionals, good connectivity with city roads, demand for residential or commercial spaces in the proximity of the site, availability of social infrastructure, ongoing development, etc.,
5. Development Plan contextualising the site to the development zone in which it is located, along with the outline of amenities, green parks, traffic and transportation, public utilities, constraints, boundaries, etc.,
6. Benchmarking/Case Studies provide a description of other completed projects that have followed the envisaged development plan for the project under consideration.
7. Design Options Exploration showcase different experimental themes to achieve the client vision, and maximise salient features of the project, including frontage, street grids, cluster layouts, community structure, water and landscape, light and ventilation, etc.,
8. Concept Narrative provides a description of the project for the options provided, including spatial strategy for organisation of key elements, optimisation of mass, space and form for the project.
9. Master Layout identifies the key phases and project elements organised within the project boundaries, as well as details of area, FAR, number of office or residential units, car parks, and configuration. Review of sun path and climatic conditions with colour coordinated drawing provide an intellectual view of building elevations and positioning of facades that maximise natural light, wind for evaporative cooling, cross-ventilation and achieve passive cooling in shaded open spaces while reduce harsh sun exposure.
10. Floor Plans / Unit Plans feature elements to optimise space, including adequate light, ventilation, living areas, wardrobes in residential or furniture and cabinet, table layouts in office, service shafts, and common walls.
11. Area Statement provides a clear understanding of the division of the area for the project, including unit area, carpet area, built up area, saleable area, and the area reserved for common amenities, landscaping, etc., as well as the area reserved for commercial units, clubhouse and open car parks and covered car parks.
12. Schematic Sections helps to better understand the building divisions along multiple floors, and the division for sub-structure (below ground level) and super-structure (above ground level).
13. Design Ideology provide a birds-eye view to the client of the key approach areas to the project, including the entry portal, drop-off lobby, landscape and promenade.
14. Option Comparison comprise a juxtaposition of the different design approaches, form development and unique selling points for each of the options considered for design, to help the client achieve an informed decision for the final concept design.
